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Muhammad Shahin

Overview

Muhammad Shahin (1932 - 2004) was a late Syrian film director. Born in 1931, he is considered one of the founders of the second generation of Syrian cinema. He served as Director General of the General Film Organization in Damascus. He also founded the Damascus International Film Festival and was married to "the star of the Arab world," Mona Wassef.

He is one of the first Syrian directors to present his work at the General Film Organization. His first film was "Flower of the City" in 1965. He also produced several documentaries. The themes of his films are predominantly romantic and seek poetic realism. He blends a balanced artistic vision with popular appeal. He is one of the most prolific Syrian directors, with nineteen feature films to his credit.

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Acting
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Directing
1993 Sea, O', Sea Directing Director N/A
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1985 The Sun on a Cloudy Day Directing Director N/A
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1982 Murder by Sequence Directing Director N/A
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1977 Jungle of Wolves Directing Director N/A
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1977 Goodbye to Yesterday Directing Director N/A
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1974 Dancer on the Wounds Directing Director 58
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1974 The Adventure Directing Director N/A
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1973 Another Face of Love Directing Director N/A
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1970 Men Under the Sun Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1982 Murder by Sequence Writing Writer N/A
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1977 Jungle of Wolves Writing Writer N/A
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1977 Goodbye to Yesterday Writing Writer N/A
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1974 Dancer on the Wounds Writing Writer 58
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1970 Men Under the Sun Writing Writer N/A
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